Peace On Earth

You see, most Christmas lore has some plausible explanation. The star that appeared to Jesus’ birth could have been a comet. The shepherds may have seasoned their meal with a mushroom or two before the angels appeared. But the virgin birth — where did that DNA come from?

Despite its scientific absurdity, this teaching fascinates me. It speaks of an incarnation, of God with us, come with an incredible message: God invites all creation into healing and reconciliation.